Halloween will look different this year, and Naperville Park District will introduce a new event, Halloween Nights Lights, to celebrate the season in line with current health guidelines and with a twist of family-friendly fun and surprises. Halloween Nights Lights, presented by Woody Buick GMC of Naperville, will take place
With large gatherings posing a significant health risk amid COVID-19, events such as the annual National Night Out that brings neighborhood residents together with public safety officials will have to be reimagined. For Aurora, that means turning National Night Out into Aurora Night In. Generally held across the country on
A consistent recommendation during the CHANGE police policy review sessions held this Summer was for the City of Aurora government to hold meetings where residents can share general thoughts on policing and progress in Aurora beyond policy discussions. In response to the requests, a weekly series of community listening sessions
Electronic devices form a collection in the Aurora parking lot north of the Hollywood Casino.
First Fridays in Aurora will be complete with art, music, and culture. Roots Aurora will join the October 2 lineup. Look for in-person (with masks), virtual, and crowd-free event options. • Sergio Furniture, 36 W. Downer Plave, will present Catrinas of Aurora along with artist Pierre Lucero’s “Dead Rainbows,” a
As part of the Aurora Public Library District’s ongoing effort to bring relevant and thought-provoking programming to the community, we’re happy to introduce Study Circles Kickoff presented by Aurora resident Torian Richardson. The virtual program will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 and viewers do not need not
The Aurora Regional Fire Museum will be host to its Third Annual Community Hero Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. Community Hero Day is a free, community event. The event will feature a social-distanced viewing of vehicles from eight community organizations spanning from safety to community
Naperville resident Reverend Duane Mevis (ret.), standing left, and Reverend Jeff Barrett, Aurora, celebrate Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity’s west Aurora ReSale store grand opening Friday, Sept. 25.
Roselle resident John Barsanti, Lions of Illinois District 1-J Zone Chair-Eastern, is the keynote speaker at the Wednesday, Sept. 24 meeting of Aurora Noon Lions Club at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora.
The Kane County Health Department’s (KCHD) Kane Health Counts Chronic Disease Action Team will present a free Zoom online webinar “Maintaining Your Health During a Pandemic” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8. Dr. Omar Z. Aiyash, family medicine physician, Rush Copley Medical Group, will present on how to manage your
The Village of North Aurora has received several inquiries about Halloween trick-or-treating. At this time, the Village still has suggested Halloween trick-or-treat hours from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct.31. As always, whether to participate or not in trick-or-treating activities is at the resident’s discretion. Given the current COVID-19
Host and author Dr. Robert Renteria, standing, and panel members, above, listen to those in attendance, approximately 60, at Saturday’s listening session at the One E. Benton Street, the former Aurora Public Library building.
At Rotary Hill in Naperville Monday is a focus on both opening schools and letting all sports participants play.
Aurora aldermen’s Wards 8, 9, 10, shredding campaign Saturday at Fire Station #8 includes volunteers, left, and aldermen Judd Lofchie and Edward Bugg.
Saturday, Sept. 26, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Latino author and civic leader, Dr. Robert Renteria, will be host to a listening session at the former Aurora Public Library, 1 E. Benton Street, Aurora. Residents are encouraged to share their stories of how mentors have helped change their lives,
It’s always good to learn about other cultures, and especially at an early age. Libraries can provide critical resources such as programs with various perspectives, or materials to provide mirrors and windows into the lives of others. Thanks to a generous donation from Al-Kisa Foundation, a nonprofit which aims to
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events which will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. • Starting October 5, Yorkville Public Library will return to regular operating hours. The
From the Barrio to the Board Room book author, Robert Renteria, discusses the importance of his book at Java Plus on Waterford in Montgomery Saturday.
Activists Sadiiq Rasheed, left, and Brandy Gilliam of Aurora, express urgency for grassroots organizations to work together at the Gathering of the Grassroots event Saturday in Aurora’s McCarty Park.
Jim Butler of Aurora, right, reports to Navy League Aurora Council members Tuesday, Sept. 15 how Fisher House provided housing for his son, Thomas, a Marine and Army veteran, during a hospitalization.
